HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-2009 BAC minutesMINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Hearing Room, City Hall
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
May 21, 2009 Thursday 7 p.m.
MISSION:
The purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Committee is to provide oversight and policy
direction on matters related to bicycle transportation in San Luis Obispo and its
relationship to bicycling outside the City.
ROLL CALL: Glen Matteson (Chair), Matt Colonell, Cheryl Lenhardt, Kristina Seley
(Vice Chair)
Committee members Black and Gilham were absent.
Staff Members: Peggy Mandeville, Kevin Christian, Recording Secretary Janet Miller
SWEARING IN: Committee Members, Woolf and Colonell (reappointment).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo, noted that in his capacity as a Parks and Recreation
Commissioner, he would attend the Bicycle Advisory Committee meetings and act as a
liaison for the Parks and Recreation Commission. He made the suggestion to increase
interaction with the mountain biking community for the enhancement of the Committee.
Staff noted that they would meet with Mr. Havas to discuss his ideas to increase
interaction with the mountain biking community, and report back to the Committee on
the subject at a future meeting.
MINUTES: March 26, 2009
Chair Matteson made grammatical and spelling suggestions for Item #1. He made
further suggestions for Item #2, Madonna Bike Path, to more clearly express the BAC’s
discussion and position on the matter. CM Colonell made a clarification suggestion to
Item #2, Unmet Bikeway Needs, to strike alignment with the RRST, and change it to
include an undercrossing utilizing the existing drainage culvert.
Action: Motion to accept with changes made by CM Lenhardt and seconded by CM
Colonell. The motion passed with a vote of 4:0. Vice Chair Seley abstained due to her
absence at the previous meeting.
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item # 1: BTA Grant Candidate / Bicycle Transportation Plan Amendment
Staff presented the eligibility requirements for project candidacy for the next Bicycle
Transportation Account (BTA) grant applications (deadline, December 2009). Staff also
presented timing needs for staff to complete an application and recommended three
options for consideration by the BAC.
1. Recommend the proposed sub-section project (a bridge crossing the railroad
tracks at Phillips Lane) for the next BTA grant application, using the adopted
Bicycle Transportation Plan map showing a grade separated crossing as the
project’s inclusion in the Plan; or
2. Recommend the proposed sub-section project for the next BTA grant application
and recommend that staff process an amendment to the Bicycle Transportation
Plan to more clearly identify the sub-section project; or
3. Recommend an alternate Bicycle Plan Project for the next BTA Grant application.
Action: Following discussion, the BAC formed a unanimous consensus generally
following option #1, including the points below. (No formal motion was made or voted
on.)
• Use of the adopted Bicycle Transportation Plan map showing a grade separated
crossing in the Phillips Lane vicinity and the railroad tracks, should be sufficient for
the grant application.
• The Johnson Ave. undercrossing (shown on Sheet 5 of the RRM Design Group
“Railroad Safety Trail – Preliminary Alignment” plan) is the preferred crossing. It is
understood that UP requirements may make this location cost prohibitive, and thus
the Phillips Lane location becomes an acceptable alternative. All cost and UP
requirements should be considered prior to final project selection (including: right-of-
way along entire corridor where bridge ramps would be required, bridge height
requirements, undercrossing – track alignment requirements, potential
undercrossing drainage issues).
• Due to the length of the proposed northern side access ramp for the proposed
Phillips bridge, consideration should also be made for a southern side access ramp.
Agenda Item #2: Bicycle Rodeo Funding
Staff presented the typical process from the past several years on BAC
recommendations for funding of the Bicycle Rodeo, along with an overview of funding
sources.
Action: Motion was made by Jim Woolf and seconded by Matt Colonell to support the
staff recommendation authorizing staff to allocate up to $5000 each year for the Bike
Rodeo. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item #3: Committee Member Items
• CM Colonell commented that the dirt path in Sinsheimer Park that connects the
RRST and Southwood Drive along the creek next to the School District
corporation yard, may need to be paved.
Agenda Item #4: Committee Member Items
• Madonna bike path: Staff and Chair Matteson provided an update on the
project’s review by the Architectural Review Commission..
• Railroad Safety Trail, Phase 4 dedication: Staff provided Information on the
event.
• Airport Area Specific Plan bike paths: Staff informed the Commission of
Chevron’s application to amend the Airport Area Specific Plan and its planned
bicycle facilities.
• Railroad Safety Trail Phase 3 stimulus funding: Staff provided an update and
clarification on the alignment and endpoints.
• Caltrans Marsh Street underpass: Staff provided an update and clarification.
• RBP3, Railroad path to Laurel: Staff introduced the concept of utilizing the
existing Class II bike lane (W. bound Orcutt between Laurel and RRST) for a
Class I facility if an easement cannot be obtained on Andre Morris and Buttery
property. Use of landscaping to create a visual screen was suggested by the
BAC as a solution to the property owner’s issue with of a bike path distracting
employees. Considering a bulb-out on Laurel at the southbound stop location
was suggested to slow turning traffic and allow a larger platform for cyclists to
queue, if the Class II lane is converted. Staff will proceed with direction provided
by Committee discussion.
• Bike Month Update: Staff discussed the events underway.
• Bike Parking Update (3/26 meeting request concerning The Nautical Bean). Will
be considered and discussed at an upcoming meeting.
• Shared Use Path, Motorized Devices update. There was no news to report. The
topic will be discussed on future agendas as new information is gathered.
CM Lenhardt motioned, and was seconded by CM Seley, to adjourn. The motion passed
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 pm.
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